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» Soft Skills: Hard Results Training Zone - 2010
Measuring the success of soft skills training and promoting the application of new learning using KPIs

» Virtual Classrooms: An Overview (pdf) Kineo Open Source - 2009
Review of open source and commercial virtual classroom software and services

» What Every Learning & Development Professional Needs to Know about e-Learning (pdf) Clive Shepherd and Laura Overton - 2009
Concise introduction to the use of technology in learning, for trainers who are confused by elearning, live online training, knowledge sharing and simulations

» Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis (pdf) US Department of Education - 2009
Interesting scientific study evaluating the effectiveness of online learning compared to f2f, and blended learning. On average, students using online learning performed better than those receiving f2f instruction, but with significant conditions attached.

» E-learning for Compliance Insight Guide (pdf) Kineo - 2009
Guide covering the problems of designing compliance training, including methods and the 8 steps to designing effective and interesting compliance e-learning

» Return on Expectations: The Ultimate Demonstration of Training Value Training Zone - 2009
50 years after the Kirkpatrick Four Levels of evaluation, the next generation of Kirkpatricks propose adding ROE, or return on expectations, as an alternative fifth level, rather than ROI.

» Reducing L&D Costs - Your Credit Crunch Survival Manual (pdf) Kineo - 2009
A guide to cutting costs in the L&D department. A framework for reconsidering strategic priorities, using technology better, open source and low cost procurement, and optimising blends.

» A Programme for All Learning Styles Training Zone - 2009
Overview of Honey & Mumford's learning styles and activities to engage them, including interesting critique and comments

» The Impact of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) on Learning and Talent Management (pdf) Elearnity - 2009
Introduction to and description of the future impact on learning and talent management of SaaS (on-demand software) applications, such as LMSs and virtual classrooms etc.

» Lessons Learned - Using Competency Models to Target Training Needs (pdf) T+D Magazine - 2008
Introduction to competency-based training needs assessment and best practice in developing competency models

» Opinion: Training is Not Enough Training Zone - 2008
Opinion piece on when training is not the right solution, and how to help line managers understand the real answer to a performance problem

» How to Design Rapid E-learning Blends (pdf) Kineo Rapid Guides - 2008
Step-by-step guide to decide on the correct blend for a rapid blended training program using a range of delivery channels, includes 3 case studies

» Growing Pains: The Emergence of E-Learning Training Zone - 2008
Summary of the pros and cons, lessons learned, and a pragmatic view of the future application of elearning after the hype and errors of the past

» How to Rapidly Identify Training Needs (pdf) Kineo Rapid Guides - 2008
Guide to carrying out a rapid TNA using a 3 step model and 80:20 Pareto Analysis, including checklists and case studies

» Mobile Learning Reviewed (pdf) UFI & Kineo - 2007
Guide to the potential applications of m-learning, and covers learning design aspects and results from pilot project

» Designing Blended Learning and Defining the Blend (pdf) Epic - 2007
Step-by-step guide on how to understand, design, integrate and test the optimum blend for blended learning programmes

» Does Web-Based Training Work? - Summary of Meta-Analysis Study Tom Werner blog on Brandon Hall - 2007
Excellent concise summary of a study in Personnel Psychology entitled “The Comparative Effectiveness of Web-Based and Classroom Instruction: A Meta-Analysis,” by Traci Sitzmann, Kurt Kraiger, David Stewart, and Robert Wisher

» Podcasting Reviewed (pdf) UFI & Kineo - 2007
Guide to the potential and application of podcasting to learning

» The Challenges of Blended Learning - Excerpt (pdf) Brandon Hall Research - 2007
Good summary and break-down of various barriers to the adoption of blended learning

» Online Synchronous Language Learning - SLMS Innovate - 2007
Results of a pilot study of tutorial sessions for learning a second language using synchronous communication tools in an online learning environment, using chat, whiteboard, and videoconferencing tools

» Accelerate your eLearning - Adoption & ideas Training Zone - 2007
Article on current state of eLearning adoption including ideas on personal training budgets, overcoming obstacles, scheduling, and environmental factors

» Learning in Immersive Worlds: a Review of Game Based Learning (pdf) Sara de Freitas/JISC - 2006
Report on the current use of games for learning in UK HE to inform trainers who are considering using games and simulations. Discusses cognition and games, and emerging forms of gaming, such as mobile and alternative reality gaming

» The Learning Impact Measurement Framework Chief Learning Officer - 2006

» Training beats pay rises for Employee Rewards Training Zone - 2006

» Techniques and Best Practices for Measuring Training Effectiveness Chief Learning Officer Magazine & Bersin - 2006

» Blended Learning Opportunities (pdf) American Management Association - 2006

» Maximise Your Budget Training Zone - 2006

» Could the Virtual Classroom Soon be a Reality? Training Zone - 2006

» Using Instant Messaging for Collaborative Learning: A Case Study Innovate - 2006

» What lies beyond E-Learning? Learning Circuits, Marc Rosenberg - 2006

» Games Based Learning - Serious Business Applications (pdf) Pixelearning - 2006

» Blending the Right Solution Training Zone - 2005

» Tips for Successful Online Learning (pdf) Elearning Guild - 2005

» The Integrated Future for Learning Training Zone - 2005

» Metrics with Meaning - Struggling with your ROI figures? Training Zone - 2005

» Corporate University Alliances: Stretch Into New Territory Chief Learning Officer Magazine - 2005

» Learning Styles in E-Learning Training Zone - 2005

» Has Online Learning Eclipsed the Classroom’s Value? Chief Learning Officer Magazine - 2005

» How corporate education can boost performance (pdf) Accenture - 2005

» Creating the Perfect Blend Training Zone - 2004

» Training Project Evaluation Handbook (pdf) and companion guide on Logic Model Development (pdf) W.K. Kellogg Foundation - updated 2004

» Measuring Training Impact white paper (pdf) Development Dimensions International - 2004

» E-Learning styles Training Zone - 2004

» The Future of Learning Technology Chief Learning Officer Magazine - 2004

» Blended Learning and Business Change Chief Learning Officer Magazine - 2004

» ROI vs. Metrics for E-Learning Learning Circuits - 2004

» Measuring and Proving the value of Learning (pdf) E-Learnity - 2004

» Introduction to Blended Learning Executive Update - 2003

» FAQs about E-Learning Dr. Brandon Hall - 2003

» Blended Learning: What works? (pdf) Bersin & Associates - 2003

» Blended Learning: Selecting the right media Bersin & Associates - 2003

» At the Speed of Business: 5 A's of the Corporate Learning Chain (pdf) IDC - 2003

» Four Blended Learning Blunders and How to Avoid Them Learning Circuits - 2003

» The 7 E-Learning Barriers facing Employees (pdf) Penina Mungania - 2003

» 6 Steps to Implementing E-Learning - Guidebook (pdf) Brandon Hall - 2003

» Strategies for building Blended Learning Learning Circuits - 2003

» Learning Strategies Learning Circuits - 2003

» Departure, Abandonment and Dropout - Dilemma & Solutions (pdf) James Madison University - 2003

» ROI for E-Learning Learning Circuits - 2002

» A bullet-proof model for the design of Blended E-Learning CEO Refresher - 2002

» Skilling up – Learning about E-Learning Clive Shepherd - 2002

» Making the case for content Clive Shepherd - 2002

» Blended Learning Models Learning Circuits - 2002

» Effective Blended E-Learning - Introduction (pdf) Brandon Hall - 2001

» Learning and Knowledge Management white paper - Integration (pdf)Brandon Hall - 2001

» E-Learning Best Practice articles (pdf) E-Learnity - 2001

» Setting up Blended Learning Learning Safari Newsletter - 2001

» Object Lessons Towards an Educational Theory of Technology First Monday - 2001

» Know Thy Learner The Importance of Context in E-Learning Design Learning Circuits - 2001

» Jakob Nielsen on E-Learning Learning Post - 2001

» Practice Makes Performance Learning Circuits - 2001

» A Vision of E-Learning for America's Workforce (pdf) Commission on Technology and Adult Learning - 2001

» E-Coaching Learning Circuits - 2001

» Guide to Developing Online Student Services (pdf) Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications - 2001

» Traditional vs On-line Learning: It's Not an Either/Or Proposition (pdf) Employment Relations Today - 2000

» Blended Learning: The Best of Both Worlds Skillsoft - 2000

» E-Learning white paper (pdf) E-Learnity - 2000

» Benchmarks for Success in Internet-based Distance Education (pdf) The Institute for Higher Education Policy - 2000

» Constructivist Learning Environments on the Web: Engaging Students in Meaningful Learning (pdf) David H. Jonassen - 1999

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